solar lights for spa steps ?

[zacman]

One thing we wished we had was a light of some kind at or near the spa steps and low so that you could not see it while you were soaking.  I know that solar lights really do not give out much light at all, but they may give out enough to light the steps sufficiently. I think they make some that can be mounted on a flat surface.  Has anyone tried this, and if so, how successfully ?  Also, are there lights that can be hardwired to the spa electrical system which anyone can recommend ?  I have been looking on different sites for spa exterior lights but so far no success.  Thanks

[SerjicalStrike]

If you have a Sundance, they offer lights that can be wired into your spa.

George

[bethshar]

I would like exactly the same thing - a light for the steps that does not interfere with stargazing when you are in the tub.  My dealer told me to watch out for warranty issues if you hardwire your own lights to the spa.  Can you get the sundance lights afterwards and still retain full warranty?  

[zacman]

I checked the sundance site and nothing shown there re spa exterior light.  I recall seeing some attractive flush mounting solar lights at Lowes or H -Depot - one on each side of the steps might do it. . . don't need much light, just enough to see the step so can exit safely and to see the slippers . . . We have all kinds of exterior lighting but having major lights on interferes with night time soaking pleasure. . .

[ttodd1]

I don't think they are on the site but in the brochure that list alot more accesories than the site.

[zacman]

Not in the brochure I have (39 pages, about 12" x 10"), but there may be more than one brochure - I will see if there are others. . .

[Spatech_tuo]

What spa do you own?

[zacman]

Sundance Optima.   I am also going to check to see if there are any weather proof battery lights - the kind they used to sell to put in closets with a pull string to turn on. . . that would be an inexpensive way to solve the problem - i.e., to provide a little bit of light at the steps. I think those are easy to mount on a flat surface with double sided tape or a couple of screws.

[SerjicalStrike]

You can put the Sundance lights in anytime and retain the warranty.  You can put up to 6 sets of lights on.  They come on automatically when it gets dark.  They have 3 LEDs and point almost straight down.  Perfect for the little bit of light you need to see the step, but will not interfere with your soak.  

George

[zacman]

George, thanks for the information.  I will try to locate this product.  Not on their site, but will contact the dealer.  

[ttodd1]

Zacman, found them.  They are in the Options catalog.  Second page.Item #6742-681.

I knew I saw them somewhere in all my propaganda.

[Buckeye]

I have two of them on my Jacuzzi Tub and they're great.  You don't notice them being on when you're in the tub.  They aim straight down and do a perfect job in getting me to the tub without kicking anything on the deck when it's dark out.

Here's a thread of pictures of my new deck and tub.

http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-hottub;action=display;num=1094095040;start=0

Hope it helps,

Buckeye

[wmccall]

I have two of them on my Jacuzzi Tub and they're great.  You don't notice them being on when you're in the tub.  They aim straight down and do a perfect job in getting me to the tub without kicking anything on the deck when it's dark out.

Here's a thread of pictures of my new deck and tub.

http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-hottub;action=display;num=1094095040;start=0

Hope it helps,

Buckeye

Where you ever succesful in getting a picture at light with the tub lit up?